Project Coordinator, volunteering and Human Resources , Jobs in Uganda, at Uganda Red Cross Society - 2015

Title:Coordinator Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting; Resource Mobilization and Public Relations(1 Position)

Grade:RC3

Reports:Secretary General

Location:URCS Headquarters

Duration:Three Years – Renewable

Job Purpose:

To develop, review and oversee implementation of systems for resource mobilization, communications, planning, monitoring and evaluating of the URCS strategy implementation and coordinate the documentation and sharing of information and knowledge and information/communications relating to the delivery of the URCS programs in line with the URCS Planning, M&E and communications standards and reporting guidelines

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1.Provide overall leadership to the organization in the development of planning, monitoring and evaluation systems and processes for programs and projects in line with URCSM&E requirements, Donor requirements, and the URCS Strategic plan

2.Develop, review information and knowledge systems; and manage shared content with both internal and external stakeholders in line with open information policy and other organizational policies and procedures

3.Monitor and enforce URCS department, staff, branches and partners compliance to URCS M&E Standards and donor requirements

4.Lead and provide technical assistance in documentation and reporting in all programs, projects and selected case stories and models and integration of lessons learnt into future programming, project planning and fundraising

5.Build the capacity of staff and partners in development and implementation of Planning, M&E systems in line with the URCS strategy and policies

6.Manage development, performance and motivation of staff in the PMER Unit line with URCS Human Resources policy

7.Develop, lead the implementation, monitoring of and reporting on the performance of URCS-Corporate systems and strategy of knowledge management in line with URCS’ knowledge management priorities

8.Lead the consolidation of strategic and periodic plans as well as corporate organization reports in line with planning and reporting processes

9.Lead the development and implementation of the URCS resource mobilization strategy in line with the URCS strategy

10.Initiate, lead and coordinate donor intelligence and identification of new donors in line with fundraising policies and the URCS fundraising strategy

11.Develop and manage URCS’ donor relations in line with fundraising policies and the URCS strategy

12.Lead and coordinate the process ofdevelopment of proposals and concept notes and ensure timely submission of quality proposals to donors

13.Maintain oversight of all donor funded projects and supervise the management of donor contracts in URCS in line with the URCS strategy

14.To coordinate the development, implementation and monitor URCS’ communications, periodic reporting, public relations and campaign initiatives in line with the organization’s strategic direction and programme objectives

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

A Bachelors in Mass Communications, Development Studies, Statistics, Medicine or Social Science discipline;

Master’s degree in Communications/journalism, Development Studies or Social Science discipline;

A Post-graduate qualification in Journalism, Project Planning and Management and results based Monitoring and Evaluation; Training in; Project planning and management, Emergencies and Relief operations/ Disaster Risk Reduction, Participatory approaches and methodologies, Monitoring and evaluation, Mass communication

At least 3-4 years relevant experience in M&E and communications from a reputable NGO organization

Analytical Skills, Result based M&E, Corporate reporting and report –writing, High level of Integrality, Data analysis and reporting skills, Public speaking and presentation, Performance management, Budgeting and budgetary control, Resource mobilization and Contract management, Networking, alliance building and stakeholder management, Negotiation skills,

URCS Application Template – Coordinator Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting; Resource Mobilization and Public Relations

Title:Coordinator Internal Audit

Grade:RC3

Reports:Secretary General

Location:URCS Headquarters

Duration:Three Years – Renewable

Job Purpose:

The role holder will plan for, lead and manage the Internal Audit Function and provide an independent cost effective audit service to URCS and its partners in line with the URCS audit charter and international audit best practices

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1.Participate in the development of URCS’ strategic and annual business plans, identifying key risk areas and developing the URCS Annual audit plan in line with critical risks identified

2.Supervise and participate in the internal and external audits (review of financial systems, internal controls and organizational policies )to assure management of efficient and effective use of resources, accuracy of records, security of assets and prevention of fraud in accordance with organizational policies and procedures, national laws, donor guidelines and the International Standards on Auditing

3.Supervise, motivate, appraise the Internal Audit team and build the capacity of Audit staff, non-Audit staff and branches in line with the URCS HR Policyand other organizational policies and procedures

4.Develop, review and operationalize the audit charter and Manuals for the effective running of an internal audit function

5.Present audit reports to the Board, Finance and Audit Committee and URCS Management and, Coordinate and participate in Management Audit Committee meetings

6.Plan, monitor the tracking, evaluate and foster compliance of URCS Auditees with relevant laws, policies and procedures

7.Lead the execution of non-routine audit tasks or special projects when required by management, such as fraud investigation, due diligence, reviews etc.

Minimum qualifications, working experience and competencies:

Degree in Accounting/ commerce / Business Administration from a recognized institution; Post Graduate in Accounting / Business Administration is an added advantage; Internationally recognized accounting/auditing qualifications like CPA, ACCA, CIA, CISA; Minimum 8 years auditing experience with at least 3 years in managerial role, Extensive knowledge of NGO operations and Knowledge of current auditing practices and trends;

Supervision and managerial skills,Analysis and planning skills,Negotiation and convincing skills, Leadership and organizing skills, Interpersonal / communication skills

URCS Application Template – Coordinator Internal Audit

Mode of application:

Applications from suitable persons to be considered for appointment in the outlined position are hereby invited.All applicants should adhere to the Red Cross Principles. URCS is an equal opportunities employer mindful of gender balance in its establishment.